2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YY05 XEC
2005 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 86,100 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY05 XEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 86,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY05 XEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Nissan Micra (YY05 XEC) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength F”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YY05 XEC Mileage History
- 15/04/202479,403 mi
- 16/04/202479,403 mi
- 01/04/202582,615 mi+3,212 mi
- 07/05/202686,100 mi+3,485 mi
- 15/05/202686,100 mi
Average of roughly 3,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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